Overview
ETE SANTANA VI is a secondary treatment plant serving Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil. It discharges 26.00 m³/day of treated wastewater, supporting local sanitation in the Piracicaba River basin.
ETE SANTANA VI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Piracicaba, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves a small population of 116 residents, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. The plant is situated in the Santa Terezinha de Piracicaba neighborhood, contributing to the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for smaller communities under Brazilian regulations. Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) sets discharge standards that mandate secondary treatment for most inland facilities. The plant's discharge volume of 26.00 m³/day indicates a modest scale consistent with its small service population. Treated effluent from ETE SANTANA VI is discharged into the Piracicaba River basin, which flows through the region and eventually joins the Tietê River, a major waterway in São Paulo state. The Piracicaba River supports diverse aquatic life and is used for water supply, recreation, and agriculture downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically important basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Piracicaba River basin, part of the larger Tietê River watershed that drains into the Paraná River system. The Piracicaba River is a vital water source for the region, supporting aquatic biodiversity and providing water for municipal and agricultural use. Downstream, the river flows through urban and rural areas before joining the Tietê, which ultimately reaches the Paraná River and the Río de la Plata estuary. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining ecosystem health and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
ETE SANTANA VI is located in Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil, at Rua São Joaquim in the Santa Terezinha de Piracicaba neighborhood.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in Brazil under CONAMA regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Piracicaba River basin, which flows into the Tietê River and eventually the Paraná River system.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For small populations, secondary treatment is typical in Brazil, often using technologies like activated sludge or anaerobic systems, ensuring compliance with national discharge standards.
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